Watercolour backgrounds, acrylic painting and collage.

This video is random art inspiration and very much how I love to create. I show you how I start some of my "Art Poetry" style watercolour paintings. We use a coiled book of mixed media paper by Micheal's in house brand called Artist Loft. It's not the best surface for watercolour but I show you how I love to do colour cravinog exercises and ways I like to paint intuitively. I also show some unfinished works on paper that I paint over with acrylic paint and with the addition of collage paper. I talk about what inspires me in the moment and we wrap up the video with my process of covering up areas of the piece that I don't love , and find ways to explore what I do love in my work.
Supplies I've mentioned:
Ocean Paper watercolour set "Around the World" (www.theoceanpaper.com)
Beam paintstones (Nontoxic, no plastic, watercolours in wrapped beeswax canvas) "Fiddlehead green.
Mozart Komorebi paints (Japanese brand) Available at Amazon Canada.
Princeton #12 watercolour brush
Masterson hand stay wet palette
Master's brush cleaner
Canson XL 140lb mixed media/watercolour paper
Greyish toned white paper journal : Homesense Canada, "Monte Marte".
Coil art journal by Artist Loft (Micheal's in house brand), 11x14" book.
90lb paper for collage
Liquetex GLOSS gel medium for my collage glue
"YES" paste for heavier papers as glue
Chisel tip Japanese paint pen by "Posca"
Decoart paints in Melon, Citron Green, and a mix of blues.
Golden fluid acrylic paints (Green gold, Turquoise phathalo)
Princeton round number 10, flat and angled brushes
mark making tools such as a pen
Stabilio "woody" wax coloured crayons
Artist mentions:
Nadine Johnson Art
Betty Krause Art
Allison Dawrant
www.allisondaw...

[@MAGS4312]

love your videos Allison, your joy flows through you and onto the paper and in turn we are inspired by it! and no one cares about the ums!! they are part of your charm! 😊😊

[@allisondawrant]

thankyou.

[@luckybugtarot1717]

I find just playing with paints and breaking the rules is sheer and utter fun. X

[@allisondawrant]

I totally agree!

[@chrisjohnson7609]

Hi Allison, you asked what we were thinking as you painted. I can tell you I was totally wrapped up in your creative process. I felt like I was in your art cupboard with you, painting along, loved the peek into your life, your family, your loves.Oops overboard as something else hit the deck, heart warming and engaging because its all the real you, don't ever change your style of presentation, the world is full of fake and polished. You have an amazing ability to connect and you are so generous with your teaching. Thankyou

[@allisondawrant]

that is so kind and encouraging. Thanks Chris.

[@sylviecullen8299]

Think it's very sad when people criticize others on utube etc. Lots of tutorials, tutors paint over older paintings with all sorts of mixed media these days, it's the modern thing to do with art. Also lots of people say um as well! I would say to the rudies to try and go through the process and not say um or erm or any other pausing sort of words! Glad I got that off my chest. I and your other followers ❤ U🤗😘

[@allisondawrant]

thankyou so much. Great debrief! I feel better too.

[@sheilagilleland4312]

Beautiful work. You’re absolute one of the best!

[@allisondawrant]

Wow, thank you!

[@AmyTieman4]

I always love your videos! Full of joy and inspiration. When I’m feeling “blah” and have zero motivation to paint, watching your videos always cheers me up. Thank you for being you and sharing your gift of creativity with us ❤️

[@allisondawrant]

Love that! Thanks so much Amy❤️❤️❤️

[@JoanneOwens1943]

I call it auditioning. I like to create Willy nilly then see if parts are frame worthy or not.

[@allisondawrant]

ha. I love that term! yes, I audition a lot in my works! Takes time before I get a "call back" . haha

[@BB-nz5sk]

Love this idea!!!

[@kathytincler2446]

That's a good idea. I'm new so therefore very stiff and scared LOL. I'll get over it. Want to learn loose painting of everything.

[@debrathain]

I’m so grateful to be here too with you it’s so wonderful I have hundreds and hundreds of pieces like how you pull them out. I have those too. I’m so excited about looking at them and claiming them again as pieces that are like a work in progress. It’s like we’re rescuing pieces of art and bringing them into the light. It’s fascinating. And it’s exciting. I’m so glad I found you and I can relate to all the things you say. So helpful. I’m encouraged and I just want to let you know that. God bless you and thank God we are not perfect. How could we learn anything?????… if we were so perfect. How could we live a loving, rich full life if we were all perfect?❤❤❤❤ I want to learn how to do videos here on KZbin. That’s my next project so that I can keep others encouraged as you do.❤️🤗 Keep going you’re doing great. I love your work too.

[@allisondawrant]

thanks so much for sharing. i’m excited for you and hope you can find freedom in reworking some art.

[@Harper.s_Art]

I just subscribed for when you start posting videos! That’s one of my goals, as well… in my acrylic works, I like combining texture paste, collaged junk papers for 3-D petals, etc, and found objects… I haven’t seen anyone showing how to do that process on here

[@julee0613]

I love when you say "I'm craving......(a particular color)." I like that type of painting, free to feel and put it on paper. So fun.

[@allisondawrant]

Yes! Thank you!

[@cathydawe5944]

I think it is not only incredibly brave to share of yourself on KZbin but also extremely generous! I have really appreciated watching your process and hearing what you have to say as you create and have benefitted greatly. It was great to see how you started and continued on with the paintings today. I am gaining a much better understanding of how to get the layers and the texture. Very helpful! It is always amazing to see how things come together. Thank you!

[@allisondawrant]

Thank you so much!

[@lucillevalentino4605]

These are amazing. Thank you for all of the helpful advice 😊

[@allisondawrant]

You're so welcome!

[@blackpoppymagazine]

So glad I found your channel, I adore your approach and your artwork and LOVE that U follow sustainable , eco paints and makers, ALWAYS want to know about that as very conscious of all the waste and toxins involved in art, sooo hard!! So very keen to know what art makers we can support who have earth friendly paints and materials, think it could also make your xhannel really stand out and spread great info us artists need to get on board with, ultimatelt demanding it from the big brands. So thank U for everything!!!❤

[@allisondawrant]

Agree. Thankyou for your support and encouragement . Xx

[@susanzolton6730]

It’s such a fun process to watch

[@allisondawrant]

Thanks!

[@mytreasuredcreations]

Hi Allison! Your videos are so challenging to me but I make myself watch them so I can get out of my comfort zone and grow. I love how you paint focusing only on the color you're craving, the markings you want to make, or the paper you want to collage... You don't create with an end or result in mind... That's the challenge for me. At certain points in your process, for me it looks like you're undoing what you painted before, sometimes it looks worse and then all of sudden it looks marvelous. Like when you applied the greens on your painting, for me it was done, then you came back with the white again. Anyway, I just want to say I love to watch your process and I'm challenging myself to just do what I'm "craving" and what I like and not worry about the outcome but enjoy the process. Last night I made a collage and I really want to apply white gesso and paint all over it, but I'm afraid of messing it up and covering up all the pretty papers. But I guess I just need to do it. I'm learning that to overcome fear and the unknown I just have to face it and do it! Thank you for sharing with us. ❤

[@allisondawrant]

thanks for sharing your insights with me and for watching my videos. You may not feel ready to cover up your collage and that’s okay. Take some time with it and maybe it is done? what is important is that you like it and the process was enjoyable. you may decide to leave it as is or go back to it years later… and either choice is great and personal to you.

[@mytreasuredcreations]

@@allisondawrant thank you.

[@tracyfoster7400]

I like just listening to your voice as I am painting,

[@allisondawrant]

that is so nice. thanks Tracy, .

[@karlabockenhauer3685]

I love your Art , I just found you so thankful , love and light from the Driftless ❤

[@allisondawrant]

Thanks and welcome

[@carolcasson2182]

Thankyou for sharing your art/passion/heart and soul you are so inspiring and help me so much 🌺

[@allisondawrant]

You are so welcome

[@sandycoffmansstudio731]

It looks like a raven with a halo!

[@MissLinux2010]

Thank you so much Allison. It was so nice and filled with information to watch you work for a longer time on the last sheet - really made me understand the process better. Wish you a nice day

[@allisondawrant]

thanks so much

[@sharonalkenbrack2871]

Love your art, It makes me happy.

[@allisondawrant]

thankyou for saying this.

[@Messiah1976]

Hi Allison thanks for sharing your tips with us ❤️I really love your work. Turn off and let go that's what I've been trying to do. You are very inspiring ❤️

[@allisondawrant]

Thankyou

[@Sunflower.7]

Loved to watch😊❤

[@allisondawrant]

Thankyou

[@libellula3313]

I just read about Beam Paint Stones, thank you, I love the idea of 'no plastic' the colours are contained in waxed canvas! Brilliant. I love your chat while painting and selecting colours.

[@allisondawrant]

You are so welcome! Yes, it's great to find a company Beam Paints. Thanks for sharing and encouraging me.

[@biancathomas7934]

I've always been drawn towards mixed media so the idea of painting beautiful vibrant or dusky watercolours depending on what mood takes me, and then painting or mark making over in crayon, pencil, ink or acrylic really appeals to me and allows me to use my more comfortable skill of line to create something unique to me. I think this is why I love the work that you do. It is unique to you.

[@allisondawrant]

thanks Bianca

[@user-uw3iz4yr7m]

You are VERY inspiring! I love your style and process; very grateful!

[@allisondawrant]

Thank you so much!

[@Tammyschudarart]

Thank you. This was so helpful. ❤

[@allisondawrant]

Thankyou

[@daphnebenjamins]

Awesome video Allison!! Lots of great information you share and your process of thinking as you making art! Thanks for sharing!

[@allisondawrant]

You are so welcome! thanks

[@davescupper5789]

Glad to see you again Allison and your work is looking fabulous. Sciatica is a nightmare, hope it's not bothering you too much that you can't work. Take care 😊

[@allisondawrant]

It certainly has been on my radar 24 hours a day for years… but last week I had some relief and it felt amazing to have some pain free days.! Have you also had sciatica? thanks for your encouragement, as always .

[@davescupper5789]

​@@allisondawrant I've got osteoarthritis and sciatica. I do all kinds of physio which helps to prevent the problems associated with it. It's tough going but i try not to let it stop me doing the things i like doing. I hope it does not give you too much trouble too, i know how you are feeling. Just keep going 😊

[@angelakapler2997]

Thank you for this video. It helped me to see how you get the peeks of color. I love your teaching style because you are so human and this makes you very relatable. Yay for Allison.

[@allisondawrant]

Thankyou so much Angela. Glad you are all so accepting of my humanness .

[@joanzivi7425]

I'm so happy I discovered your channel! I love your process and your honest way of sharing what you do. Thank you!

[@allisondawrant]

You are so welcome! I appreciate you being here and taking the time to write me.

[@callycat6660]

So lovely ..the color is gorgeous and what a difference the frames make ! I must try this ..Thankyou

[@allisondawrant]

Thanks so much 😊

[@libbygreenberg4764]

I use a whole lot of white and find white gesso a "gift".

[@allisondawrant]

great reminder for me.!

[@pgrace2555]

Hi Allison - I’m not sure I found your first video but we all say “um” many times through the day. I can’t believe people were that critical. “Ok, yes I can”. I love seeing you be you! You are real. Loved that your husband came home and said “Hi Honey.” Sounds like my house. Keep doing what you are doing. I must admit that I need to rid myself of control and get out of my own head when practicing. You are a breath of fresh air in my life.😊

[@allisondawrant]

aw, thanks so much,. grateful to you,.

[@pgrace2555]

@@allisondawrant ❤️

[@pamsims3436]

I use mats around my art and it helps so much to see the art underneath.

[@kathytincler2446]

The rudeness of people today know no bounds. I'm new to your channel and I love you and your style and transparency about how you do things....you simply do you. I'm super brand new to wc so can barely do leaves or a flower petal but I sat myself down and tried this. I don't know diddly about, composition, when, where to add neutrals, contrasts, etc. It turned out nice, I'm surprised LOL. I want to try black and gold pen markings....we'll see. I liked and sub'd. I would love for you to see what I did, just for a little guidance, input. No one I know is interested in art, crochet or sewing....sigh. Thanks much for sharing this. I will be checking out more of your work.

[@allisondawrant]

Thankyou Kathy. So happy I've inspired you.

[@lindagallant9402]

I really enjoyed and loved watching your process Allison ! I am still working on giving myself permission to paint over a painting that I don’t really care too much about Watching you seems like so much fun … So you have achieved your goal in teaching and encouraging me to try and play and have more fun :) Thank you for inspiring me . I’ll paint tomorrow and remind myself to be gentle with myself ❤❤❤

[@allisondawrant]

Thankyou so much for saying this Linda. You inspire me back always. Love the recent works you’ve been putting out into the world. Keep sharing your joy and gorgeous paintings.❤️

[@lindagallant9402]

Thank you very much Allison ❤

[@kathytincler2446]

Hi Allison. I have looked everywhere in your vids (over and hour) for the one you did using 4 of the Art Nouveau colors and one from the Kuratake 48 colors. You were using an oblong ceramic paint palette that held five of the pans and little round wells. I had to have that and ordered it last night LOL. You also told us the color numbers you used. I thought I had saved that vid. I want to write the color #'s down but can't find it anywhere. Also It was the one that said 'There are Brighter Days Ahead'....I think. Thank you,

[@allisondawrant]

Hi, can you send me this by email ? And I can add the link? we will see if we can find those colours for you.! I’m at [e-mail]

[@kathytincler2446]

@@allisondawrant Allison I am sooo sorry but I found what I was looking for and it did not involve your channel. Got a little mixed up LOL ugh. Thank you for taking time to respond! Love your channel....new to it and I liked and sub'd. Have a wonderful day!

[@ejej1964]

Where do you sell your work? And how do you sell it. Nice video? Thanks😊

[@allisondawrant]

currently, I sell from my studio locally and from my website. thanks

[@allisondawrant]

www.allisondawrant.com

[@JessicaCinNY]

Thanks so much for the inspiring video! At 24:17 you used a gray gouache in a pan and I'd like to know what brand it is? Does it re-wet easily? I've found gouache tends to crack in a pan. Thanks!

[@allisondawrant]

I use Kuretake Gansai paint pans- they are watercolour but look more opaque like gouache. It's a wonderful brand and colour.

[@JessicaCinNY]

@@allisondawrant Thank you!

[@user-ub8mx9in5x]

Really enjoyed your video Allison! ❤

[@allisondawrant]

Thank you so much!!

[@fusedglassbyceline9107]

I am new to your channel and just love it. Could you send a link to purchase the clam shell water color paints? I want to buy a set of those. Thanks so much. 😊

[@allisondawrant]

@beampaints has the shell paints. I’ll link the site here.

[@allisondawrant]

The link is now in the description . Website is www.beampaints.com

[@florentinaduquin8256]

Hi Allison, what color/make is that gold shimmer paint on your art piece at 11:20? Is it Beam paint? If so, what is the color called? Thank you!

[@allisondawrant]

That was a mixture of several golds- if I recall, it was “Prairie gold” by @stonegroundpaintco , and Kuretake Starry night set (not sure the name).. those two brands have gorgeous metallics.

[@fusedglassbyceline9107]

What was the brand of those blak barrel gold markers?

[@allisondawrant]

It should be linked in my description. Could be gold Sharpie water based paint pen or Decorart oil based gold pen.

[@michelleosborne8951]

How can you sell your work when those watercolor paints are not lightfast.maybe you make prints .

[@allisondawrant]

I use professional grade paints when I’m painting with the intention to sell, and yes, I make canvas and giclee prints. :)

[@ritarikelle2278]

You need to be a bit more relaxed in your process. It would be more relaxed to watch you. Beautiful work, thanks.

[@allisondawrant]

Thanks for watching